Staff
The Sterling Staff works together to help serve the people of Sterling UMC. Use the links below to learn more about our awesome staff.
Rev. Linda Monroe
Linda Monroe has recently been appointed to serve as Senior Pastor at Sterling UMC. She is excited and looking forward to engaging in fruitful ministry with the people at Sterling UMC.
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Rev. Marcela Jarman
Marcela Jarman is the Associate Pastor of SUMC, in charge of the Amigos’ Ministry. She leads a worship service in Spanish every Sunday and two small groups for Bible Study.
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Willis Rosenfeld
Willis Rosenfeld, Director of Music Ministries oversees the music program at Sterling UMC, including directing the Aldersgate Choir and leading the Contemporary Worship Team. He has been on the music staff at SUMC since 2005 and loves being a part of this church family.
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Heather Toth
As the Director of Children’s Ministries, Heather organizes activities for children ages 0 through 5th grade. Heather has a passion for working with children and watching them grow into their amazing selves.
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Maureen Harbour
Maureen, a long- time member of SUMC, was the membership secretary on a volunteer basis and then started working in the church office. She answers the phones, greets the guests, and unjams the copier as needed.
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Dana Smedley
As the Accounting Assistant, Dana is responsible for processing the donations the church receives and paying the bills. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 1991 and got her MBA from George Mason in 1999.
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Curt Christiansen
Curt is the Director of Operations at SUMC, assisting with matters related to church business, facilities, communications, and finance. Curt has been attending church here for twenty years and feels blessed to be able to work at his church after over 35 years with health care related businesses.
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Jennifer Lofquist
Jen oversees all aspects of the preschool including but not limited to, plumbing, boo boo kissing, counseling and janitorial work! She began working at KUC Preschool in 2005 as the Assistant Director and then became the Director in 2007.
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Jack Layne
Jack Layne is the conductor of the Carillon ringers and the Zacheus Instrumental Ensemble. Born and raised in Central Virginia, Jack has been in the Northern Virginia area since 2005.
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Rachel Dailey
Rachel is Sterling UMC’s teaching assistant specializing in special education. She works with children during our Sunday School classes as well as one one one.
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Sharon Rosenfeld
Sharon is the communications coordinator and the voice of SUMC on social media! She is passionate about connecting people both to the church family and to the amazing love of God!
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Amanda Hansberger
Amanda assists with the care and teaching of the children in our nursery. Amanda is 24 years old and has a degree in Historic Preservation and Public History and is planning on getting a degree in Education as well.
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